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TIA INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

TIA INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

TIA International Photography (TIA) is a licensed, small photography business based in Seattle, Washington, USA. TIA specializes in cityscapes (international, American, and Canadian), night-time, and event photography. TIA International Photography's objective is to contemplate, execute, and deliver cityscapes and urban landscapes of your city, town, region, or locale in the most mesmerizing and atypical way possible. You can license and purchase print enlargements of TIA's cityscapes and travel photography directly from TIA's official website. Tosin I. Arasi is a Professional Photographer and the Sole Proprietor of TIA.

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Category: PERSONAL STORIES

Quarantine Quagmire Sale (Ends May 31st)
On My Mind, Presentation

Quarantine Quagmire Sale (Ends May 31st)

In response to clients and customers who have expressed that their current budgets have been restricted on account of the … Continue reading Quarantine Quagmire Sale (Ends May 31st)

Keeping Up with Ronald, Mikhail & Me
On My Mind, Perspective

Keeping Up with Ronald, Mikhail & Me

Some people drink. Some do drugs. Some overeat. We often need *something* to compensate for bad news or situations. Can photography be viewed as a vice? Continue reading Keeping Up with Ronald, Mikhail & Me

Keep a Keen Photographic Eye for Overcast & Stormy Skies
American Cities, International Cities, Perspective

Keep a Keen Photographic Eye for Overcast & Stormy Skies

Why are people adverse to capturing images when the weather is not ideal or agreeable? This is the precise time to engage in photography! Continue reading Keep a Keen Photographic Eye for Overcast & Stormy Skies

What’s with All the Cityscapes Anyway? (TIA Origin Story)
ARCHIVES, Feature Photographers, On My Mind, Presentation

What’s with All the Cityscapes Anyway? (TIA Origin Story)

After 10 years in business, TIA reveals in this thoughtful retrospective how it came into existence with an interminable objective to deliver atypical and indelible photographs of our world’s cities. Continue reading What’s with All the Cityscapes Anyway? (TIA Origin Story)

Bamboozled in Buenos Aires
International Cities, On My Mind

Bamboozled in Buenos Aires

A tale about my first 24 hours in Buenos Aires, in which my plane battled Mother Nature’s wrath and how I became the latest statistic of skilled pick-pocketing. Continue reading Bamboozled in Buenos Aires

My Escapade to San Francisco Almost Made Me Miss Janet (Much)
American Cities, On My Mind

My Escapade to San Francisco Almost Made Me Miss Janet (Much)

The months of September and October 2019 have been extremely hectic, but very productive.  This is why I have not … Continue reading My Escapade to San Francisco Almost Made Me Miss Janet (Much)

State of the Rhythm Nation 30 Years Later
On My Mind, Presentation

State of the Rhythm Nation 30 Years Later

“Rhythm Nation 1814” was released when the world was in a political state of revolution and evolution. This article examines the legacy and personal impact of Janet Jackson’s remarkable fourth studio album. Continue reading State of the Rhythm Nation 30 Years Later

Taking a Moment to Remember. . .
American Cities, On My Mind

Taking a Moment to Remember. . .

A tribute, via photography, to New York City, a modern day example of the resilience of the human spirit. Continue reading Taking a Moment to Remember. . .

The Ups and Downs of Being My Own Boss as a Professional Photographer
Marketing Mayhem, Perspective, TIA Special Features

The Ups and Downs of Being My Own Boss as a Professional Photographer

One of the most inspirational, challenging, momentous and, occasionally, disappointing years in my life occurred between May 2014 and May … Continue reading The Ups and Downs of Being My Own Boss as a Professional Photographer

Digital Photography in the Age of Social Media Idiocy
Marketing Mayhem, Perspective

Digital Photography in the Age of Social Media Idiocy

As much as I love the art and science of photography, a part of my psyche cannot help but wonder … Continue reading Digital Photography in the Age of Social Media Idiocy

The Photographer, The Police Officer & The Politics
On My Mind, Seattle Focus & Factoids

The Photographer, The Police Officer & The Politics

If you’ve been a resident of Seattle for a few years, then you’re probably very familiar with how much the … Continue reading The Photographer, The Police Officer & The Politics

“Gun Violence” – America’s #1 Single & Broken Record
On My Mind

“Gun Violence” – America’s #1 Single & Broken Record

Last night, after feeling quite exhausted for what was actually a short week (on account of Memorial Day on Monday), … Continue reading “Gun Violence” – America’s #1 Single & Broken Record

Honoring Our Soldiers & Veterans
On My Mind

Honoring Our Soldiers & Veterans

Memorial Day 2019 Continue reading Honoring Our Soldiers & Veterans

No Facebook Needed (a.k.a. Life without Facebook)
ARCHIVES, Marketing Mayhem, Perspective

No Facebook Needed (a.k.a. Life without Facebook)

Here are the reasons why TIA left Facebook and never looked back with any regrets. Continue reading No Facebook Needed (a.k.a. Life without Facebook)

Adieu Été, Sayonara Summer
On My Mind

Adieu Été, Sayonara Summer

I have lived in Seattle for seven and a half years, and it feels like each summer season is better … Continue reading Adieu Été, Sayonara Summer

Hooray for Hollywood?
American Cities, ARCHIVES, Perspective

Hooray for Hollywood?

As a professional photographer headquartered in Seattle, I always enjoy learning the locations from where new customers and potential clients … Continue reading Hooray for Hollywood?

Another Place and Time
ARCHIVES, On My Mind

Another Place and Time

Tuesday, September 11, 2001, remains one of the most surreal and darkest days in world history and human civilization. Continue reading Another Place and Time

“If You’re Good at Doing Something. . .”
ARCHIVES, Perspective

“If You’re Good at Doing Something. . .”

Recently, PhotoShelter.com presented an intriguing blog topic entitled “Would You Work for Free?”  The subject has generated plenty of discussion … Continue reading “If You’re Good at Doing Something. . .”

Codes, Creeds & Disrespectful Deeds
ARCHIVES, Perspective

Codes, Creeds & Disrespectful Deeds

One topic that has frequently been on my mind is the ethics code among photographers. Does a code actually exist, … Continue reading Codes, Creeds & Disrespectful Deeds

Hope & Irresponsibility
American Cities, ARCHIVES, Perspective

Hope & Irresponsibility

I think it happened somewhere on Hope Street between  W. 2nd & W. 3rd Streets, possibly a little after 8pm. It was … Continue reading Hope & Irresponsibility

Happy New Year & Best Wishes for 2013
On My Mind, Seattle Focus & Factoids

Happy New Year & Best Wishes for 2013

TIA International Photography would like to extend its warmest wishes of Joy, Happiness, Success, Prosperity, and Good Health to you … Continue reading Happy New Year & Best Wishes for 2013

Coming Back Soon!
On My Mind

Coming Back Soon!

TIA International Photography’s blog has been on hiatus for over a month on account of multiple professional and personal projects, … Continue reading Coming Back Soon!

Finally Friday. . .
On My Mind

Finally Friday. . .

Have a great weekend, and do something you enjoy! Continue reading Finally Friday. . .

“Bittersweet Memories. . .”
On My Mind

“Bittersweet Memories. . .”

I would just like to take a moment to honor and remember one of my favorite singers of all-time, Whitney … Continue reading “Bittersweet Memories. . .”

In the Beginning. . .
Perspective

In the Beginning. . .

Hi everyone.  I am still learning the tricks and trades of WordPress.  So far, it has been a lot of … Continue reading In the Beginning. . .

TIA’s New Blog is Still Under Construction!
On My Mind

TIA’s New Blog is Still Under Construction!

Please be patient! Continue reading TIA’s New Blog is Still Under Construction!

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